Influence of Teachers' Work Motivation on Job Performance of Public School Teachers

AUTHOR(S)

MARION ILONAH S. PONCIANO

ABSTRACT

—— Teachers play a vital role in ensuring instructional quality and student success, and their level of work motivation significantly influences how effectively they perform their professional duties. As public school teachers often face demanding workloads and varied instructional challenges, understanding how work motivation affects job performance is essential. This study examined the influence of teachers’ work motivation on the job performance of public school teachers in the Lal-lo South District, Division of Cagayan. The study employed a descriptive-correlational research design to examine the relationship between teachers’ work motivation and job performance. A researcher-made questionnaire was administered to 91 public school teachers using total enumeration. Findings revealed that teachers demonstrated a very high level of work motivation, with an overall mean of 3.82, indicating strong intrinsic and extrinsic motivational factors. Job performance, measured through IPCRF ratings, showed that all 91 teachers fell within the outstanding category with a mean of 4.86. A significant positive relationship was established between teachers’ work motivation and job performance, with a correlation coefficient of 0.420 and a p-value of 0.001, indicating that higher motivation is associated with better performance. The study concludes that strengthening teachers’ work motivation can significantly enhance job performance. Supportive school environments, recognition, and opportunities for professional growth are vital in sustaining high motivation levels and maintaining excellent teaching performance. Keywords — Work Motivation, Job Performance, Public School Teachers, IPCRF rating